Kairav Engineer

Kairav Engineer

Executive Director at Astral Limited | Wildlife Photographer | Philanthropist | Author

Astral LimitedAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Experience15+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Kairav Engineer is currently serving as the Executive Director at Astral Limited, where he holds the responsibility of overseeing multiple divisions including pipes, bathware, water tanks, and brand communications for the Astral Group. With a career spanning over a decade at Astral, Kairav joined the organization in 2011 and has since held various key positions in business development, brand management, product development, and project management. Kairav Engineer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Georgia Tech, Atlanta-USA. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and management disciplines. Throughout his tenure, Kairav has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strategic mindset. He has spearheaded successful branding campaigns, actively participated in new product research and launches, overseen investor relations, led projects, and supervised marketing research initiatives. His invaluable contributions have played a pivotal role in bolstering Astral's brand recognition, driving the company's growth, and ensuring its continued success. Under Kairav's guidance, Astral has experienced remarkable growth and consistently increased its turnover. Driven by a passion for innovation, Kairav has successfully led Astral's diversification into new business segments and the launch of numerous innovative products. This expansion has allowed Astral to go beyond pipes and venture into multiple verticals such as water tanks, sealants-adhesives, paints, and sanity-ware and faucets. Under Kairav's visionary leadership, Astral has transformed into a one-stop shop for consumers seeking a comprehensive range of high-quality building materials. Kairav Engineer's outstanding achievements have earned him well-deserved recognition, including being named one of the top 40 under 40 Asian Leaders by Asia One and being acknowledged as one of the Tycoons of Tomorrow by Forbes India. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kairav is described as focused and futurist. He is passionate about wildlife photography and enjoys exploring diverse destinations worldwide. He is also a voracious reader and a frequent moviegoer, always seeking inspiration from various sources.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2011–Present· 15 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive DirectorCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
    • Vice President, Business Development
      May 2011–Jul 2023

Education

BS

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

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